Class and Gender in Early English Literature: Intersections

by Britton J. Harwood, Gillian R. Overing (Editor)

"[The essays] focus on class and gender not only sheds new light on old texts but also stretches the boundaries of the critical modus operandi which is often applied to such literature." ―Women’s Studies Network (UK) Association Newsletter These dramatic new readings of Old and Middle English texts explore the rich theoretical territory at the intersection of class and gender, and highlight the interplay of the critic, methodology, and the medieval text.

176 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1994